Yes. You will meet your consultant during your initial consultation, and they will oversee your treatment plan and aftercare to ensure consistency, safety, and the highest standard of results.
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Explore what you need to know about a facelift at our day surgery on 101 Harley Street.
With age, skin elasticity decreases and facial volume diminishes, leading to sagging, deeper folds, and loss of contour. A facelift, or by its lesser known name a rhytidectomy, addresses these changes by lifting and repositioning underlying tissues, tightening muscles, and refining the skin to achieve a rejuvenated yet natural appearance.
Our Harley Street surgical centre offers discreet, state-of-the-art facilities where every facelift is tailored to the individual. Whether you’re seeking subtle refinement or more comprehensive rejuvenation, your treatment will be designed and performed by one of the UK’s leading facial surgeons.
A facelift is a surgical procedure designed to lift and tighten the facial tissues, restoring a firmer, smoother, and more youthful contour. It targets sagging in the lower face, jawline, and neck, improving the appearance of jowls and deep folds around the mouth and chin.
At 101 Harley Street, each facelift is completely bespoke. Our consultants assess your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals to determine the most effective approach, often combining the procedure with a neck lift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery for comprehensive rejuvenation.
At 101 Harley Street, patient satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Our reviews reflect the expertise of our consultants, the quality of our care, and the exceptional results our patients experience. From your first consultation to full recovery, our team is dedicated to providing a seamless, supportive and reassuring journey, something our patients consistently highlight in their feedback. Below you can see our verified google reviews. You can also see more reviews on Doctify.
I recently had surgery at 101 Harley Street and was impressed by the level of care and professionalism displayed by the entire team. I was greeted with friendly staff which immediately made me feel comforted, and this genuine care continued throughout the entire journey. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking quality medical care.
Doctor Dan Wright is not only one of the kindest and nicest human beings you could ever meet he’s one of the most professional. At every stage of my procedure I felt reassured and in very safe hands. I would not normally post a review of anything that isn’t a restaurant or a barber but I felt compelled to here because my experience was so wonderful. Fantastic stuff. Brilliant.
Dr Dan and his team at 101 are exceptional. I was made to feel so comfortable and relaxed during my procedure and everything is done with the highest level of professionalism. Can’t recommend them enough!
Staff were all extremely kind and thoughtful all through the process. I always come away feeling like I’ve had the best chat with good friends over a delicious coffee in a gorgeous spot. And all the while… also leaving with healthier skin. I’ve loved working with Emma and Duncan and everyone else at 101!
I had a procedure recently at 101 and I’m so happy with how it went! The staff and the consultant were super friendly and made me feel safe and welcome. The results of my procedure are fantastic and I will recommend to all of my friends and family.
During facelift surgery, small, discreet incisions are made around the hairline and behind the ears to minimise visible scarring. The underlying facial muscles and tissues (SMAS layer) a strong, fibrous layer of tissue beneath the skin that surrounds and supports the facial muscles are carefully lifted and repositioned, while excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is smoothed for a natural finish.
The Facelift procedure can be performed under local anaesthetic with sedation or general anaesthetic, depending on your comfort and treatment plan. Surgery typically takes between two and four hours, and all procedures are carried out as day surgeries within our Harley Street facility.
Every step is carefully managed by our experienced team to ensure your safety, comfort, and natural results that enhance rather than change your features.
| What’s Included in Your Treatment |
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A detailed consultation with your consultant surgeon |
Pre-operative assessment and anaesthetic review |
Bespoke surgical plan tailored to your anatomy and goals |
Day-surgery procedure with advanced techniques for minimal scarring |
Comprehensive post-operative care and follow-up appointments |
It is common to have questions about a surgical procedure. Some key questions here that we receive from patients considering a Facelift.
If you are looking for more general information about what happens from your first consultation to aftercare visit our Your Journey page to understand how we guide each patient through the consultation, surgery, and recovery process within our Harley Street surgical centre.
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens the facial tissues to reduce sagging and restore youthful definition to the face and neck.
There’s no specific or fixed age, but most patients choose facelift surgery between 40 and 70, depending on skin quality and facial ageing patterns. Your consultant will advise you of the best treatment for you during your initial consultation. There are in some cases better alternatives without surgery, such as our non surgical facelifts offered within our non surgical practice L’Atelier Aesthetics, also conveniently located at 101 Harley Street.
A mini facelift focuses on the lower face and jowls, ideal for mild sagging. A full facelift addresses deeper folds and laxity in the mid and lower face as well as the neck. Again your consultant will advise the best treatment for your specific condition and treatment goals.
Results typically last 8–10 years, though individual outcomes depend on genetics, lifestyle, and ongoing skincare.
Facelift prices vary depending on the complexity of the surgery and whether additional procedures are combined. A full quotation is provided after consultation with your surgeon.
Most patients return to light activities within 2 weeks and to normal routines within 4 weeks. Full recovery and scar maturation may take several months.
Our surgeons place incisions carefully along the hairline and behind the ears to ensure scars are discreet and fade naturally over time. Our Non-surgical clinic L’Atelier Aesthetics at 101 Harley Street also specialises in recovery from surgical treatments, including the reduction of scarring where laser and topical treatments can speed up the healing process.
Discomfort is usually minimal and managed effectively with prescribed pain relief. Most patients report tightness or mild swelling rather than significant pain.
Yes, many our patients combine facelift surgery with neck lift, blepharoplasty, fat transfer, or skin tightening procedures for enhanced results. By having the convenience and expertises of our non-surgical team and clinic on-site. Patients can benefit from a bespoke follow up to their surgery in familiar surroundings of 101 Harley Street in Marylebone.
Visible improvements appear within a few weeks as swelling subsides, with the final result becoming apparent around 2-3 months after surgery.
At 101 Harley Street, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most experienced surgeons and medical specialists under one roof. Our CQC-registered surgical centre is dedicated to excellence in patient care, clinical precision, and natural aesthetic outcomes. Every treatment is consultant-led, ensuring expertise, continuity, and discretion throughout your entire journey.
Yes. You will meet your consultant during your initial consultation, and they will oversee your treatment plan and aftercare to ensure consistency, safety, and the highest standard of results.
Absolutely. During your enquiry process, our patient team will recommend the most suitable consultant for your treatment, but you are always welcome to request a specific doctor or surgeon if you prefer.
All procedures at 101 Harley Street are carried out by highly qualified consultants and specialists who are leaders in their respective fields. Each practitioner has extensive experience within both the NHS and private practice and is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). You can explore our consultants here.
Our generously proportioned theatre can accommodate cases performed under general anaesthetic, intravenous sedation and local anaesthetic. We also have two treatment/consultation rooms where consultations and other minor operative procedures can be performed.
Our spacious, newly modernised operating theatre has been designed and equipped to provide surgeons and anaesthetists with an optimised environment to perform ambulatory day case surgical procedures. It is a very flexible space and can accommodate a wide range of non-infectious cases performed with local anaesthesia, IV sedation or full TIVA general anaesthesia (ASA Grade 1 and 2 only).
To learn more about what is involved before, during and after surgery, visit our journey page below.
Each member of our team of friendly, welcoming and highly skilled nurses and administrative staff has been individually chosen for their compassion, enthusiasm and dedication to providing our patients and medical staff with an unparalleled level of care.
